August 15, 2013

Today is the last day to hit up Sutter Buttes Brewing in Yuba City until October - the restaurant-brewery is expanding.

A new owner is in town. Joe Federico, who also owns the Happy Viking sports bar in Yuba City, is most notably adding a wood-fired pizza oven to change up the restaurant menu. After knocking down a couple of walls, the restaurant should squeeze in 25 to 30 more seats, according to brewmaster Mark Martin.

And in the brewery, Martin will add 20 barrel fermenters to expand production from 500 to 2,000 barrels per year. Expect some experimenting and more lagers, Martin said.

The restaurant aims to reopen Oct. 1. Hours may change with talks of adding Southern-style brunch on Sundays.

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